Semi Senior Accountant in Brighton

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a role that offers greater autonomy, broader client exposure, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a close-knit team? Our client is a well-established independent accountancy practice operating across Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent, supporting a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients. With a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this is a business where every team member plays an important role and individual contribution is highly valued.

Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are now looking to appoint a Semi Senior Accountant to strengthen the team and support delivery across both offices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a broader, more hands-on role with strong exposure across accounts, tax and client management, whilst working closely with senior leadership.

What will your role look like?

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Producing VAT returns and management accounts for a varied SME client base
• Supporting both corporate and personal tax compliance activities
• Managing multiple client assignments simultaneously and ensuring timely delivery
• Working directly with clients to gather information and provide day-to-day support
• Taking ownership of work through to completion under manager review
• Supporting delivery of subcontracted and overflow work where required
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining excellent service standards
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines
• Contributing to a busy and collaborative practice environment
• Exposure to a broad range of SME and owner-managed clients, providing varied day-to-day learning and development
• Occasional client visits may be required, though this is not a regular expectation

Are you the right person for the job?

• 2–4 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong accounts preparation experience from trial balance through to completion
• Experience producing VAT returns and supporting tax compliance activities
• Comfortable managing work independently with minimal supervision
• ACA / ACCA part-qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicating directly with clients
• Positive, adaptable approach and comfortable working within a small team environment
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy practice environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME setting with varied responsibilities across multiple client types
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to office locations and occasional travel between sites/client visits

What's in it for you?

• Salary circa £32,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain wider exposure
• Broad experience across accounts, tax and client advisory work
• High levels of autonomy and ownership from day one
• Exposure to a diverse SME and owner-managed business client base
• Strong progression opportunities as the practice continues to grow
• Ability to work across both Cheshire (Congleton area) and Stoke-on-Trent offices, including free parking available at both office locations
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), rising over time with service (with uplift from one year plus)
• Support for professional development and qualifications, including study support and time off for exams (including apprenticeship support where relevant)
• Hybrid working available, with ad hoc flexibility initially and potential for a more regular arrangement once established in the role.

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